Ecclesiastes 1:13; Ecclesiastes 1:16-18

Ecclesiastes 1:13

13 I decided to use my wisdom to learn about everything that happens on earth. I learned that God has given us terrible things to face.

Ecclesiastes 1:16-18

16 I said to myself, "I have become very wise and am now wiser than anyone who ruled Jerusalem before me. I know what wisdom and knowledge really are."

17 So I decided to find out about wisdom and knowledge and also about foolish thinking, but this turned out to be like chasing the wind.

18 With much wisdom comes much disappointment; the person who gains more knowledge also gains more sorrow.